Defense
Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?
Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.
Defense
Germany Expels U.S. Intelligence Official After Spying Allegations
Although Germany is still investigating, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that if the allegations are true, "it would be a serious case."
Management
The $3.7 Billion Obama is Seeking Won’t Stop the Surge of Desperate Child Migrants
Violence and poverty in Central America are among reasons child migrants cross.
Nextgov
Surprise! The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its Next Bomber
A new report suggests the aircraft may already be headed for production.
Defense One
NATO Must Stop ISIL Before It’s Too Late
NATO’s road to Iraq runs through Turkey, then Washington—if the alliance really wants to bring an end to ISIL. By Philip Seib
Defense
Senators Will Play Nice if Chalabi Is Picked to Lead Iraq
'You have to,' said Sen. John McCain, a onetime supporter of the Iraqi politician.
Defense One
Hagel Backs General on U.S. Border Threats
Defense Secretary Hagel supports his top general’s concern that Central American destabilization is fueling the migrant children crisis at the U.S. border. By Molly O’Toole
Management
One Chart Shows One Big Problem With Defense Contracting: Competition Is Declining
The department in 2010 began setting goals for awarding more work competitively, but it's never been able to hit its targets.
Tech
Russia Says U.S. Secret Service Arrest of a Russian Hacker Was a 'Kidnapping'
DHS arrested Roman Valerevich Seleznev for hacking into U.S. retailers' computer systems in order to steal credit card information.
Defense One
If You Do This, the NSA Will Spy on You
A recent report reveals online behaviors that will get you tailed by the spies. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Why Isn't Obama Going to the Border?
If he goes, he will own the immigration crisis; if he doesn't, he's not showing leadership.
Defense
TSA Might Make You Turn Your Phone On to Prove It's Real
Move is part of a larger push to strengthen security on flights coming into the United States.
Defense One
‘You Have to Kill Them’ Says Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
America can ‘twiddle our thumbs’ no longer, say former U.S. ambassadors in the region. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense
Iraq's Probably Going to Need Help Taking Back Its Country
But Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said no U.S. troops will perform combat missions.
Defense One
Dempsey Says Iraq Can’t Beat ISIL, Won’t Rule Out More U.S. Troops
Don’t call it ‘mission creep’ in Iraq, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dempsey says, call it ‘mission match.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Meet Hurricane Arthur, Your July Fourth Party Crasher
Forecasters expect the storm to pass over North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday night.
Defense One
Why the U.N. Is Likely Underestimating the Iraq Death Toll
Before we can prevent deaths in Iraq, we first have to learn to count them correctly. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns of 'Specific' Terrorist Threat
According to the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Ugandan police have passed along intelligence on a threat to the Entebbe International Airport.
Defense
U.S. Says It's Been Operating Secretly in Somalia Since 2007
Troops have been active there since the middle of George W. Bush's second term, officials say.
Defense